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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 303.76 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 303.76 and 146.48 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 303.76 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/303.76 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 303.76 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 44,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,494.76/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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